Taking Action During Donald Trump's First 100 Days
Donald Trump is now the 47th president of the United States. He’s made his immigration goals clear: conduct mass deportations, end birthright citizenship, and dismantle the asylum system.
Americans want to fix our broken immigration system. But these cruel and expensive policies aren’t solutions. Instead, we should focus on real solutions that strengthen our communities, empower immigrants, and create an immigration system that is both fair and functional.
Here are ways you can get involved:
No one should face the immigration system alone. Our Immigration Justice Campaign connects volunteer attorneys and interpreters with individuals who would otherwise go unrepresented. We provide all the training and mentorship you’ll need to take on this critical work.
At a time when immigrants may feel unwelcome, you can reach out to ensure everyone feels like they belong. You could share a meal with a neighbor, donate children’s books about immigration to your local library, or ask your faith leader to give a sermon on the importance of welcoming.
If you’d like to receive opportunities for taking action by communicating with elected officials and speaking out on targeted policy issues, you can sign up to be a grassroots advocate.
Giving is a quick way to make a direct impact on the lives of immigrants. It also helps ensure we have the right tools to defend our immigrant neighbors and loved ones. Your donation can go even further when you become a Monthly Sustainer.
Learn More
Educating yourself and others will be crucial to countering the onslaught of immigration misinformation. You can learn more about a variety of topics from the Council here:
Detention and Deportation
- 287(g) programs, explained
- Mass deportations will undermine our safety
- How states and cities can protect our immigrant friends and neighbors
The Border
- “Remain in Mexico,” explained
- The president’s authority to institute travel bans and shut down the border